as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Dollander made several mechanical tweaks during the offseason, hoping to make his sizzling fastball more effective and his slider more dependable in the zone.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Boxwood, holly, ferns, and other greenery are combined with climbing vines such as roses, camellias, and jasmine to add height and subtle color, while flowering shrubs and dependable perennials like lavender and hydrangea add romance.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Dollander made several mechanical tweaks during the offseason, hoping to make his sizzling fastball more effective and his slider more dependable in the zone.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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Stepanova says the early 2025 rate change was implemented to recover costs associated with upgrades to safety and reliability upgrades to natural gas infrastructure, saying a portion of the update took effect in late 2024.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Scaling up production, integrating MoS₂ with existing technologies, and proving reliability over even longer missions will be the next important steps.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yet there are realities of life without constant and reliable electricity beyond evenings by candlelight.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The second focuses on inclusion with companies committing to strengthening testing and evaluation of AI systems across underrepresented languages and cultural contexts, especially in the Global South, so that frontier AI models become more reliable and accessible beyond English‑speaking markets.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Double-check directions to protect your responsible reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Thus, California’s low reading levels may be partially responsible for the state’s equally unacceptably low ranking on mathematics; just 39% of fourth graders were proficient.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The world’s largest solar-plus-storage project has made a critical achievement that confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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